Seattle too much for 49ers

Seattle states case loudly, clearly in rout

Updated 4:10 pm, Tuesday, June 17, 2014

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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 15: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on as Richard Sherman #25 and D'Anthony Smith #94 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate a saftey during their game at Qwest Field on September 15, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) less

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 15: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on as Richard Sherman #25 and D'Anthony Smith #94 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate a saftey during their game at Qwest Field on ... more

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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 15: Side judge Joe Larrew #73 walks the sideline as rain falls to delay the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 15, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) less

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 15: Side judge Joe Larrew #73 walks the sideline as rain falls to delay the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 15, 2013 in ... more

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Colin Kaepernick is helpless to prevent a turnover after he was sacked by Seattle's Cliff Avril, a hit that produced a fumble.

Colin Kaepernick is helpless to prevent a turnover after he was sacked by Seattle's Cliff Avril, a hit that produced a fumble.

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Zach Miller, bottom, of the Seahawks, fails to make an end zone catch during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Zach Miller, bottom, of the Seahawks, fails to make an end zone catch during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the ... more

Photo: Jordan Stead, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Seattle's Marshawn Lynch reaches the end zone. He scored twice on runs and also had a touchdown reception.

Seattle's Marshawn Lynch reaches the end zone. He scored twice on runs and also had a touchdown reception.

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Rain nearly obscures the crowd above a scoreboard during a severe weather delay in the first half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) less

Rain nearly obscures the crowd above a scoreboard during a severe weather delay in the first half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in ... more

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Cliff Avril, center, is hugged by teammates after sacking 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Cliff Avril, center, is hugged by teammates after sacking 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks ... more

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Cliff Avril, left, sacks 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick, center, during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Cliff Avril, left, sacks 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick, center, during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the ... more

Photo: Jordan Stead, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Seattle's Richard Sherman celebrates after his second-half interception, one of three by the Seahawks in the game.

Seattle's Richard Sherman celebrates after his second-half interception, one of three by the Seahawks in the game.

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Seahawk Sidney Rice takes a head-first tumble in a failed attempt at a touchdown catch during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawk Sidney Rice takes a head-first tumble in a failed attempt at a touchdown catch during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat ... more

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San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, prepares to throw to a teammate during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, prepares to throw to a teammate during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A ... more

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Richard Sherman, right, runs off the field after beating the 49ers 29-3 in the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Richard Sherman, right, runs off the field after beating the 49ers 29-3 in the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

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Golden Tate goofs off after beating the 49ers 29-3 in the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Golden Tate goofs off after beating the 49ers 29-3 in the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Photo: Jordan Stead, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Richard Sherman blows kisses to the crowd during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Richard Sherman blows kisses to the crowd during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Photo: Jordan Stead, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Head coach Pete Carroll, center, claps while walking off of the field following the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Head coach Pete Carroll, center, claps while walking off of the field following the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. ... more

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Sidney Rice, right, jokes with teammates during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Sidney Rice, right, jokes with teammates during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Photo: Jordan Stead, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Richard Sherman, center, shows off following an interception of a 49ers' ball during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Richard Sherman, center, shows off following an interception of a 49ers' ball during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers ... more

Photo: Jordan Stead, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Kam Chancellor, right, is congratulated by teammates following a play in favor of the Seahawks during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Kam Chancellor, right, is congratulated by teammates following a play in favor of the Seahawks during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks ... more

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Seahawks chase after Kyle Williams, center, of the 49ers, during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawks chase after Kyle Williams, center, of the 49ers, during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, ... more

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Seahawk Golden Tate, top, dances on top of Nnamdi Asomugha, bottom, after intercepting a pass during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawk Golden Tate, top, dances on top of Nnamdi Asomugha, bottom, after intercepting a pass during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks ... more

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Head coach Pete Carroll, center right, welcomes players to the sideline following a play in the Seahawks' favor during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Head coach Pete Carroll, center right, welcomes players to the sideline following a play in the Seahawks' favor during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in ... more

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Zach Miller, center, of the Seahawks, fails to make an end zone catch during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Zach Miller, center, of the Seahawks, fails to make an end zone catch during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the ... more

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Marshawn Lynch, left, makes a run to score the first touchdown of the game against the 49ers during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Marshawn Lynch, left, makes a run to score the first touchdown of the game against the 49ers during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in ... more

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Head coach Pete Carroll, center, embraces quarterback Russell Wilson, left, during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Head coach Pete Carroll, center, embraces quarterback Russell Wilson, left, during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers ... more

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Seahawk Marshawn Lynch, right, casually walks into the end zone for his second of three touchdowns of the night during the second half of the home opener against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawk Marshawn Lynch, right, casually walks into the end zone for his second of three touchdowns of the night during the second half of the home opener against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, September 15, ... more

Photo: Jordan Stead, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll watches from the sidelines during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll watches from the sidelines during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan ... more

Photo: Jordan Stead, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Backed by Nnamdi Asomugha, left, Seahawk Golden Tate, center, intercepts a pass during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Backed by Nnamdi Asomugha, left, Seahawk Golden Tate, center, intercepts a pass during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers ... more

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Richard Sherman, center left, makes a run following an interception during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Richard Sherman, center left, makes a run following an interception during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. ... more

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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks for an open teammate during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks for an open teammate during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. ... more

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Seahawk Golden Tate dances after intercepting a pass during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawk Golden Tate dances after intercepting a pass during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, ... more

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Head coach Pete Carroll, right, congratulates Marshawn Lynch, center, on his third touchdown of the game during the second half of the home opener against the 49ers Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Head coach Pete Carroll, right, congratulates Marshawn Lynch, center, on his third touchdown of the game during the second half of the home opener against the 49ers Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink ... more

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Golden Tate, center right, leaps through 49ers offense and a blocking teammate during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 29-3. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Golden Tate, center right, leaps through 49ers offense and a blocking teammate during the second half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers ... more

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Seahawk Robert Turbin, center, hops over Craig Dahl, bottom, on a run toward the end zone during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawk Robert Turbin, center, hops over Craig Dahl, bottom, on a run toward the end zone during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led ... more

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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, center right, makes a run downfield during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, center right, makes a run downfield during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at ... more

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Seahawk Sidney Rice, center, reacts to an unsportsmanlike conduct call during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawk Sidney Rice, center, reacts to an unsportsmanlike conduct call during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the ... more

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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson breaks away from the line for a run downfield during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson breaks away from the line for a run downfield during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers ... more

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Seahawk Michael Bennett celebrates a successful play with a quick dance during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawk Michael Bennett celebrates a successful play with a quick dance during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at ... more

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Seahawks celebrate during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Seahawks celebrate during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

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Zach Miller, left, of the Seahawks, fails to make an end zone catch during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Zach Miller, left, of the Seahawks, fails to make an end zone catch during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the ... more

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Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, objects to the referee's call during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, objects to the referee's call during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the ... more

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Golden Tate, left, makes a breakaway downfield during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Golden Tate, left, makes a breakaway downfield during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, ... more

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High-level fans brace against a sudden rain during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

High-level fans brace against a sudden rain during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second ... more

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Bill Waddell, left, of Shoreline, WA, pulls his jacket over his head in a sudden heavy rain during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Bill Waddell, left, of Shoreline, WA, pulls his jacket over his head in a sudden heavy rain during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. ... more

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Fans scream following a play in the Seahawks' favor during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Fans scream following a play in the Seahawks' favor during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second ... more

Photo: Jordan Stead, SEATTLEPI.COM

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San Francisco 49ers players react to an interception in their favor during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

San Francisco 49ers players react to an interception in their favor during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred ... more

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Seahawks Richard Sherman, right, and Michael Bennett, left, react to a play in the Seahawks' favor during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawks Richard Sherman, right, and Michael Bennett, left, react to a play in the Seahawks' favor during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The ... more

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Head coach Pete Carroll, right, welcomes players to the sideline following a play in the Seahawks' favor during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Seahawks led the 49ers 5-0 at the half. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Head coach Pete Carroll, right, welcomes players to the sideline following a play in the Seahawks' favor during the first half of the home opener Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The ... more

Photo: Jordan Stead, SEATTLEPI.COM

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James Carpenter, center, and teammates leave the field on a rain delay during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

James Carpenter, center, and teammates leave the field on a rain delay during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Jordan Stead, ... more

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San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, prepares to throw to a teammate during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, prepares to throw to a teammate during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A ... more

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Golden Tate, right, makes a 21-yard run early in the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Golden Tate, right, makes a 21-yard run early in the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. ... more

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Sound engineer Bill Stewart, in blue, tries to hype up the crowd in an effort to tip the scales on the new decibel level of the stadium during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The record was reset at 136.6 decibels. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Sound engineer Bill Stewart, in blue, tries to hype up the crowd in an effort to tip the scales on the new decibel level of the stadium during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, ... more

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Luke Willson narrowly misses a long throw by Russell Wilson during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Luke Willson narrowly misses a long throw by Russell Wilson during the first quarter of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before ... more

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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, ... more

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Seahawks huddle before warmups at the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

Seahawks huddle before warmups at the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)

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Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll enters the field at the beginning of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll enters the field at the beginning of the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. ... more

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Russell Wilson enters the field at the beginning of the home opener of the season against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Russell Wilson enters the field at the beginning of the home opener of the season against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the ... more

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Fans cluster near the players' field entrance before the Seahawks home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Fans cluster near the players' field entrance before the Seahawks home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan ... more

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Running back Marshawn Lynch dances to warm up music in the stadium before the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second quarter. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Running back Marshawn Lynch dances to warm up music in the stadium before the home opener of the season Sunday, September 15, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. A rain delay occurred before the second ... more

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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 15: Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers gets helped off the field after a play against the Seattle Seahawks during their game at Qwest Field on September 15, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) less

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 15: Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers gets helped off the field after a play against the Seattle Seahawks during their game at Qwest Field on September 15, 2013 in Seattle, ... more

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Seattle too much for 49ers

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Seattle -- It's a new season, but a similar script unfolded Sunday night.

For the 49ers, it can be termed "Hopeless in Seattle."

For the second time in nine months, the Niners were whipped by the Seahawks, their bitter NFC West rivals who delivered a 29-3 prime-time pounding as the bumbling visitors were undone by five turnovers and 12 penalties.

"Certainly not proud of the way we played tonight or coached," head coach Jim Harbaugh said. "It wasn't our finest hour. ... It wasn't good enough. I don't think we put our players in a position to be successful."

The latest beat-down raises legitimate questions about whether the balance of power has shifted in the NFC West. In their past two trips to Seattle, the two-time defending division champions have been outscored 71-16 - enduring their two most lopsided losses of the 34-game Harbaugh era - and quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been well below average.

On Sunday, Kaepernick threw three interceptions, two more than he had tossed in a game in his previous 11 career starts, lost a fumble and posted a 20.1 rating against a unit that allowed the fewest points in the NFL last year. Kaepernick's four miscues were part of the 49ers' second five-turnover performance since Week 2 of the 2008 season.

Said Kaepernick: "We are not going to win games if I play like that."

Kaepernick, who was sacked three times, was hardly the only member of the offense who endured an interminable night.

Running back Frank Gore had 16 yards on nine carries, the eighth-lowest yardage total of his 118-game career, and wide receiver Anquan Boldin was similarly invisible. A week after he collected 13 catches for 208 yards, Boldin was muzzled by All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, who shimmied with the Seahawks' cheerleaders on the sideline to celebrate a fourth-quarter interception. Boldin's lone catch, a 7-yarder, came with 9:40 left in the fourth quarter.

Boldin's disappearing act highlighted a consistent problem for the 49ers, whose wide receivers have been muzzled by Seattle's standout secondary over the past year. In their last three games against the Seahawks, 49ers quarterbacks have completed 20 of 44 passes for 224 yards with three interceptions when targeting wide receivers. Passer rating: 32.8.

Thanks, in part, to those numbers, San Francisco has scored two touchdowns and averaged 9.7 points against Seattle since 2012.

As for Seattle's offense, it was headlined by running back Marshawn Lynch, who continued his brilliance against the 49ers' traditionally stout defensive front.

Lynch, who had topped 100 rushing yards in three straight games against the 49ers, rushed for 98 yards on 28 carries and accounted for the game's three touchdowns. Lynch scored on runs of 14 and 2 yards and added a 7-yard touchdown reception in which he was so wide open that he slow-motion walked the final yard into the end zone.

Because of lightning, the game was delayed for an hour late in the first quarter with the teams locked in a scoreless tie. And the 49ers emerged from their locker room with no trace of offense following the prolonged break.

In their final four first-half drives, they had zero yards and as many turnovers (one) as first downs.

The Seahawks broke the scoreless tie with 10:39 left in the second quarter when San Francisco fullback Bruce Miller was called for holding linebacker Malcolm Smith in the end zone, giving Seattle a safety and a 2-0 lead.

Five minutes later, Seattle added a 30-yard field goal from Steven Hauschka after a six-play, 17-yard drive that was set by a 49ers turnover. The Seahawks took over at San Francisco's 29-yard line after defensive end Cliff Avril sacked Kaepernick and forced a fumble that was recovered by linebacker K.J. Wright.

The Seahawks upped their edge to 12-0 when they took the second-half kickoff and embarked on a 10-play, 80-yard drive highlighted by Wilson's 51-yard pass to wideout Doug Baldwin, who slipped behind safety Donte Whitner. Lynch capped the march with his 14-yard run.

The 49ers scored their only points with 4:20 left in the third quarter on a 21-yard field goal by Phil Dawson.

By the numbers

5: Turnovers by the 49ers on Sunday night, the most in any game under Jim Harbaugh.

12: Penalties against the 49ers - for 121 yards - as well as their total first downs.

71-16: Combined score of the 49ers' losses in their past two trips to Seattle.

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